Messiah University·Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Deliver course activities including teaching, grading, mentoring, and coaching for nursing students. May also be responsible for course development, advising, and meeting departmental needs.
Employed on a per-load-unit basis for a given semester or term. Sole contracted responsibilities are those activities required in the delivery of a course (e.g., mentoring/coaching, preparation, teaching, grading, office hours). In some instances, there may be some contracted responsibilities for advising, course development or meeting other departmental needs.
The program enjoys a reputation for high-quality classroom and clinical instruction, producing well-prepared graduates who are highly sought after for hire in local and regional healthcare institutions.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master’s degree program in nursing, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Messiah University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Simulation laboratories include advanced simulation with medium and high-fidelity human simulators.
Students also have opportunities for cross-cultural experiences, and intercultural competency development is encouraged.
Faculty are committed to the integration of Christian faith in the practice of the nursing profession.
Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.
Requires a graduate degree in nursing or a BSN with enrollment in a graduate program, along with recent relevant clinical experience. Must hold a valid professional nursing license in Pennsylvania or a relevant multistate license.
Market context
Adjunct nursing instructor roles in Pennsylvania are often tied to ongoing nursing faculty needs and clinical education schedules, so candidates with current practice experience are commonly competitive. This role typically favors applicants who hold a Pennsylvania nursing license or qualifying multistate license and can show recent relevant clinical experience; graduate preparation in nursing, or a BSN plus graduate study, is also important. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and teaching availability before applying.